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Plant Sciences at University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
42 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
42
Base Case
37
Pessimistic
Earnings $40,794/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (103,300 openings/yr)
ROI 10.8x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #34 of 50 Plant Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Plant Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $481K $482K $454K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.8x 10.8x 10.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.0x 4.0x 3.8x
Probability of Field Employment 46% 42% 32%
DegreeOutlook Score 43 42 37

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$44,720
Out-of-state: $120,880 (4.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$55,264
-24% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $40,794 track close to the $42,710 national median for Plant Sciences programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Plant Sciences programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Plant Sciences's typical career paths, with 45% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #34 of 50 Plant Sciences programs, University of Georgia falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Georgia

University of Georgia admits 37% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, with 31,310 students enrolled in Athens, GA.

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Top Career Paths

Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary $100,830/yr
Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers $87,980/yr
Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary $86,350/yr
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Compare & Explore

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Plant Sciences at Other Schools

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ($63,129) California State University-Fresno ($60,443) South Dakota State University ($58,787) University of Minnesota-Crookston ($57,915) Kansas State University ($50,115) Arkansas State University ($49,536) Iowa State University ($49,393) North Dakota State University-Main Campus ($49,048)

Other Majors at University of Georgia

Computer Science ($79,546) Management Information Systems and Services ($78,190) Computer Engineering ($77,882) Mechanical Engineering ($73,872) Civil Engineering ($73,327) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($73,307) Finance and Financial Management Services ($67,444) International Business ($67,371)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Plant Sciences at University of Georgia?
A score of 42/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Plant Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Plant Sciences careers?
With 45% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $454,094 in decade earnings vs $481,128 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →